Best 7 Couscous With Spinach And Pine Nuts Recipes

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Couscous with spinach and pine nuts is a delicious and nutritious dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. It is a versatile dish that can be customized to your liking by adding other vegetables, herbs, or spices. This article will provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to make the perfect couscous with spinach and pine nuts. With its vibrant green color and nutty flavor, this dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

COUSCOUS WITH SPINACH AND PINE NUTS



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Our version of comfort food! If you prefer stronger flavors, add more garlic or try a stronger-tasting cheese.

Provided by KLHquilts

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup dry couscous (try whole wheat)
1 1/2 cups boiling water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup olive oil
3 -6 garlic cloves, minced
1 large onion, diced
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1/2 cup minced fresh basil
1/3 cup pine nuts
5 cups loosely packed fresh spinach
1 cup grated muenster cheese (try reduced fat)
1/2-1 teaspoon cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • Add couscous and salt to boiling water. Cover and let sit 5 minutes, then fluff with fork.
  • Preheat oven to 375.
  • Heat oil in large skillet. Saute garlic and onion for ten minutes, or until tender.
  • Drain canned tomatoes, reserving 1/3 cup juice. Add drained tomatoes to garlic and onions. Cook 10 more minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Stir tomato mixture into couscous. Mix in reserve tomato juice, basil, pine nuts, raw spinach and pepper.
  • Spread half of the couscous mixture in a shallow baking dish. Sprinkle muenster evenly, then top with remaining couscous mixture.
  • Cover dish with foil and bake at 375 for 25 minutes.

BAKED COUSCOUS WITH SPINACH AND PINE NUTS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup couscous
1 1/2 cups boiling vegetable stock, or water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 large onion, diced
1 (28ounce) can tomatoes, finely chopped and drained (reserve 1/3 cup juice)
1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh basil, or 1 teaspoon dried
1/3 cup pine nuts
5 cups (about 5 ounces) loosely packed fresh spinach, stems removed and leaves torn into small pieces
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 cup grated Fontina cheese

Steps:

  • Combine the couscous, boiling stock or water, and salt in a large bowl; cover with a plate. Let sit 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute the garlic and onion 10 minutes, or until tender. Add the drained tomatoes and cook 10 minutes more, stirring frequently. Stir the tomato mixture into the couscous and mix in the reserved tomato juice, basil, pine nuts, raw spinach, and pepper.
  • Spread half the couscous mixture into a 12 by 7 by 2-inch baking dish or other shallow (2 1/2 quart) baking dish. Sprinkle on the cheese, then top with the remaining couscous. Cover the dish with foil and bake 25 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.

COUSCOUS WITH PINE NUTS



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
3/4 cup chopped shallots (3 to 4 shallots)
3 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups couscous
1/2 cup toasted pine nuts (pignolis)
1/4 cup dried currants
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large saucepan. Add the shallots and cook them over medium-low heat for 3 minutes, until translucent. Add the chicken stock, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil. Turn off the heat. Stir in the couscous, cover the pan, and set aside for 10 minutes. Add the pine nuts, currants, and parsley and fluff with a fork to combine. Serve hot.

COUSCOUS WITH GOLDEN RAISINS, PINE NUTS, AND GREEN ONIONS



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Categories     Onion     Side     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Raisin     Pine Nut     Summer     Couscous     Boil     Bon Appétit     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 3/4 cups low-salt chicken broth
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 1/2 cups plain couscous (about 15 ounces)
1 1/2 cups golden raisins
1 1/2 cups pine nuts, toasted
7 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted

Steps:

  • Bring broth and salt to boil in heavy large pot; turn off heat. Immediately mix in couscous and raisins. Cover and let stand until couscous is tender and broth is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Fluff couscous with fork. Mix in nuts, green onions, and butter. Season to taste with pepper. Transfer to bowl. Serve warm or at room temperature.

COUSCOUS WITH PINE NUTS, CORIANDER & RAISINS



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Try this superhealthy accompaniment alongside lamb chops for a tasty meal to serve a crowd

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Buffet, Dinner, Lunch, Side dish, Snack, Supper, Vegetable

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

250g couscous
400ml hot vegetable stock
75g 2 ½ oz pine nuts
50g dried apricots , chopped
bunch coriander leaves
4-5 tbsp raisins
zest and juice 1 lemon
5 tbsp olive oil

Steps:

  • Put the couscous in a medium-sized bowl, pour over the stock, cover with cling film, and leave to stand for 5 mins. Meanwhile, toast the pine nuts in a dry pan for a few mins, until pale golden.
  • Fluff up the couscous with a fork, add all the remaining ingredients and mix well to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366 calories, Fat 17 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 50 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 18 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 8 grams protein, Sodium 0.28 milligram of sodium

LEMON SPINACH COUSCOUS



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Make and share this Lemon Spinach Couscous recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kat2355

Categories     Grains

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/4 cups water or 1 1/4 cups broth
1 cup couscous
1 teaspoon butter or 1 teaspoon margarine (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
1 teaspoon olive oil or 1 teaspoon roasted garlic oil
2 cups spinach, chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon pine nuts (optional)
orange rind (optional)

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil.
  • Add couscous, butter and salt.
  • Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes.
  • In a shallow pan, heat oil.
  • Add spinach, lemon juice, pine nuts, and orange peel.
  • Cook until spinach wilts slightly and changes color (about 1 minute).
  • Remove from heat.
  • Mix spinach mixture with couscous.
  • Add freshly ground black pepper to taste.

TOASTED ISRAELI COUSCOUS WITH PINE NUTS AND PARSLEY



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Categories     Nut     Side     Sauté     Pine Nut     Fall     Winter     Couscous     Parsley     Bon Appétit

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 tablespoons butter, divided
2/3 cup pine nuts (about 3 1/2 ounces)
2/3 cup finely chopped shallots
3 cups (16 ounces) Israeli toasted couscous
1 large cinnamon stick
2 fresh or dried bay leaves
3 3/4 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup minced fresh Italian parsley

Steps:

  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in heavy large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add pine nuts and stir until golden brown, about 8 minutes. Transfer to small bowl.
  • Melt remaining 4 tablespoons butter in same pan over medium heat. Add shallots and sauté until golden, about 10 minutes. Add couscous, cinnamon stick, and 2 bay leaves and stir until couscous browns slightly, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Add broth and salt and bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer until couscous is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes. Stir in parsley and pine nuts. Season with black pepper. Transfer to serving dish.

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